legion — meaning in English

English meaning

• legion noun A large division of the ancient Roman army, typically a few thousand infantry plus cavalry support.

Senses

legion is used for these senses in English:

• legion Numerous; vast; very great in number.
• legion (military, Ancient Rome) The major unit or division of the Roman army, usually comprising 3000 to 6000 infantry soldiers and 100 to 200 cavalry troops.

legion — full definition

1. noun A large division of the ancient Roman army, typically a few thousand infantry plus cavalry support.
2. noun A large group, especially of soldiers or people, seen as too many to easily count.
3. adj Very great in number; numerous.